The Surprising Economics of Alcohol Consumption

Legitimate polling center Gallup recently trumpeted new data proving that Americans drink more heavily now than we have in a quarter century. Sixty-seven percent imbibe, which isn't our record high (see: the 1970s) but possibly a sign of the economic times. Here's the surprise: contrary to stereotypes, the less fortunate are sober and the more privileged are hammered. The more you earn, the more you drink. (This explains New England.)  Click here.